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Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Colegio Santa María del Pino is a private school located in Alella, less than 20 km from Barcelona, offering an international-inspired program for ages 3 to 16. The curriculum blends the American Curriculum with Cambridge Secondary and a bespoke program, with Cambridge exams and an on-site Cambridge Exams centre delivering KET, PET, FCE, and CAE. The school is trilingual, teaching in Catalan, Spanish and English, with a four-language dimension including French in the curriculum. The English Project runs from Nursery onward, expanding to include English-taught subjects and the option to pursue the American Dual Diploma from year two of secondary. The campus features gardens, forests, vegetable plots and access to the nearby mountains for outdoor learning, plus an on-site kitchen and a music school. Robotics and programming are central, using Lego Education and MIT-inspired coding; a UK immersion, USA exchanges, and summer programs enrich language and culture for international-minded learners.
Riera Coma Clara, 19–21, 08328 Alella (Barcelona), Spain
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The Essentials
Colegio Santa María del Pino has instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Riera Coma Clara, 19-21, 08328 Alella (Barcelona), Spain. The school is located in a green zone in Alella, less than 20 km from Barcelona. It serves students in the Alella area and nearby communities as a private school.
Stages
Nursery, Primary, Secondary. Stages include Nursery, Primary and Secondary, with a learning pathway from P3 to secondary year 4.
Type
Private school. It is trilingual, teaching in Catalan, Spanish, and English.
Additional learning support
As an inclusive school, we provide equal opportunities to students with special educational needs. The school has a psycho-pedagogical guidance and emotional support department (DPG) and tutoring.
Country affiliation
Spain.
Bus service
Coach transport with two routes: from Barcelona and from the Maresme area.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / enrolment fee - A one-time enrolment fee of EUR 350 applies at first enrolment (only for the first year; not charged in successive years).
Tuition fees by year group - The school does not publish a public tuition schedule by year group or per term on its publicly available information; families must request the current tuition schedule directly from the school.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Extracurricular activity fees are billed quarterly (receipts issued in October, January and April) for the full amount of each activity. Payments for these activities are collected by bank direct debit, by card, or by cash. Absences from activities are not refunded. - School transport is managed and billed separately by the contracted transport company; transport charges are collected as monthly receipts by that company. One-way service is offered at a 30% discount relative to the full monthly price; a single occasional trip (one way) has been charged at EUR 6 in the published transport schedule. Route prices are indicative and depend on the number of families contracting the service; the transport company confirms final routes and prices.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered at this school (the school operates as a day school with services such as school transport and on-site meals).
Other costs and typical ancillary fees - School transport: example monthly route prices previously published range approximately from EUR 50 to EUR 130 depending on route; one-way trips are discounted by 30% and sporadic single trips have been shown as EUR 6 per trip in the school transport information. These amounts have been published in the school's transport communication. - Extracurricular activities (examples from the published activity schedule): - Sports and clubs: typical charges of EUR 90 to EUR 150 per term depending on the activity and age group (examples: football training and other sports at EUR 90–150 per term). - Theatre: EUR 90 per term (all ages in the published schedule). - Cooking: EUR 110 per term (infant and primary examples in the published schedule). - Yoga and other activities: examples shown at EUR 90 per term. All extracurricular activity prices are billed quarterly as described above. - Uniforms and competition kit: certain activity-related uniforms (for example competition football kit) are charged on the first receipt for the activity; theatre and activity descriptions reference the school uniform where relevant. Parents should expect occasional one-off charges for competition kits or specific activity clothing. - School meals: the school operates its own kitchen and provides freshly cooked meals and can manage special diets; a separate meal fee is applicable but specific public meal prices are not published in the materials found.
Refund information - For extracurricular activities, no refunds are made for absences; activity fees already billed are not returned for missed sessions. - The transport information published notes that transport prices and routes are indicative and will be confirmed by the transport company once contracts are finalised; no specific transport refund policy is published in the publicly available transport communication. - No separate published refund policy for tuition instalments or the enrolment fee was found in the publicly available materials.
Fee payment options - Extracurricular activities: billed and payable by bank direct debit (recibo bancario), card, or cash (payments collected quarterly). - School transport: billed and collected monthly by the contracted transport provider (the transport company handles collection directly). - Enrollment: payment of the one-time enrolment fee (EUR 350) is required to complete enrolment; specific accepted payment methods for the enrolment fee are not itemised in the publicly available enrolment information.
Summary of findings and coverage - Published, itemised tuition amounts by year group and per term were not available in the school's public materials; the only clearly published mandatory charge is the one-time enrolment fee of EUR 350. Transport pricing (example route monthly prices and one-way/occasional trip charges) and a detailed extracurricular activity price list with billing timing and payment methods are published in the school's activity and transport communications. Parents should request the school's current tuition schedule and any up-to-date breakdown of fees (tuition, meals, bus, activities, uniform, and any other ancillary charges) when submitting enrolment documentation.
Academics
Colegio Santa María del Pino teaches American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.
Curriculum
The school uses four languages: Catalan, Spanish, English and French. English is taught at all stages; the English Project starts in Nursery and expands to include English-taught subjects through Primary and Secondary, with the American Dual Diploma available from the second year of secondary. In Primary, robotics and programming begin via Lego Education; digital skills are developed with iPads and Google Apps, and some subjects and activities are taught in English, with a 6th-year language immersion trip to Wales. The educational project integrates the Culture of Thinking, the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and the Reggio Emilia approach, together with insights from Finnish education and Harvard Project Zero, underpinned by neuroscience-informed practices. Cambridge exams are central to the curriculum, with the school functioning as a Cambridge Exams centre and offering official exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE) along with targeted preparation; in secondary, students can begin the American Dual Diploma.
Exam Results
Every year, the school obtains good results in the Generalitat de Catalunya's basic skills tests in year 6 of primary; these assessments provide information, training and guidance for students, families and the schools.
Higher Education Progression
The American High School Diploma opens a dual qualification recognized in the United States and worldwide. Cambridge exam preparation supports pathways to universities in the United Kingdom and globally, and the school provides exchanges with the USA for study-abroad opportunities.
Gifted and Talented
High-ability students are supported by the school's own Kepler-coordinated program; the Department of Psycho-pedagogical Guidance (DPG) provides guidance and emotional support, alongside tutoring to accommodate diverse learner profiles.
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FAQs
Where is Colegio Santa María del Pino located and what ages does it serve?
Colegio Santa María del Pino is a private, co‑educational day school in Alella, just outside Barcelona (Riera Coma Clara, 19-21, 08328 Alella). It serves students from age 3 through 16, covering Nursery to Secondary, and the school first opened in 1965. The head of school is Francesc Serra.
What curriculum and languages does the school offer?
The school uses four languages: Catalan, Spanish, English and French, with English taught at all stages. The English Project expands to include English‑taught subjects through Primary and Secondary, and the Cambridge exams are central, with the school functioning as a Cambridge Exams centre offering KET, PET, FCE and CAE. From the second year of secondary, students can pursue the American Dual Diploma.
Is Colegio Santa María del Pino a boarding school and what is the campus environment like?
It is a day school, not a boarding school. The campus sits in a green zone near Alella with abundant outdoor spaces, including playgrounds, gardens and access to nearby mountains for nature‑based learning. There are extensive after‑school activities available on site.
Is there an enrolment fee, and how much is it?
Yes. There is a one‑time enrolment fee of 350 euros payable at first enrolment (it is not charged in subsequent years).
Are tuition costs published publicly, or do I need to request them?
Tuition schedules are not published publicly; families should request the current tuition schedule directly from the school.
How are extracurricular activities and transport billed?
Extracurricular activities are billed quarterly and can be paid by bank direct debit, card, or cash; transport is billed monthly by the contracted transport company, with route prices dependent on distance and final confirmation.
What exams and diplomas can students pursue?
Cambridge exams are central and the school is a Cambridge Exams centre, offering official exams such as KET, PET, FCE and CAE. In secondary, students can begin the American Dual Diploma, and there are UK immersion and USA exchanges.
How does the school support high-ability learners?
Gifted and talented students are supported by the Kepler centre coordinated program; the Department of Psycho-pedagogical Guidance (DPG) provides guidance, emotional support and tutoring to accommodate diverse learner profiles.
What about exam results or pathways to higher education?
The school reports good results in the Generalitat de Catalunya's basic skills tests in year 6. Graduates can pursue the American High School Diploma for a dual qualification recognized worldwide, and Cambridge exam preparation supports pathways to universities in the UK and globally, with opportunities for USA study exchanges.
What facilities are on campus?
Facilities include an on‑site kitchen serving freshly cooked meals and balanced menus, a music school, and integrated technology such as iPads and Google Apps for Education; robotics with Lego Education and programming are used in classes.
What outdoor or sports facilities does the campus offer?
The school provides extensive outdoor spaces—playgrounds, gardens, vegetable gardens—and access to the nearby mountains for outdoor activities.
Are there after‑school activities and summer programs?
Yes, there are after‑school activities on campus and two English‑language summer programs: Summer Life Kids and Youngsters.
What kinds of extracurricular activities are available?
Extracurriculars include Lego Education robotics, programming and video‑game creation, theatre, cooking, yoga and various sports clubs; typical charges range from 90 to 150 EUR per term depending on activity and age.
Are there learning trips and excursions?
Throughout the year, Nature, cultural, art, sports, science, leisure and social trips are planned, along with cultural excursions and visits.
How does the school support students with SEN and EAL?
The school is inclusive and offers equal opportunities for students with special educational needs; there is a dedicated psycho-pedagogical guidance and emotional support department (DPG) and tutoring to accommodate diverse learner profiles, including EAL support.
What mental wellbeing support is available?
Mental wellbeing is supported by the DPG and emotional support services, with thinking routines and Habits of Mind helping with emotional regulation, resilience and self‑awareness within the Culture of Thinking.
How is social-emotional learning integrated into daily learning?
Social‑emotional learning is embedded in the Culture of Thinking framework, using Keys to Thinking, Routines, Habits of Mind and Thinking Maps to guide reflection and emotional management.
Is boarding offered at the school?
No. Colegio Santa María del Pino operates as a day school, with options for school transport and on‑site meals.
What can you say about school meals?
The school has an on‑site kitchen with freshly cooked meals and balanced menus, and it can accommodate special diets.
Is the school co‑educational?
Yes, Colegio Santa María del Pino is a co‑educational private school.
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